Why Can't you get started? scientists probe the Brain's effort switch in depression

NCT ID NCT06648460

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at why people with depression find it hard to put in effort during everyday tasks. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and energy use while participants choose between easy or physically demanding activities. The goal is to better understand the link between brain function and real-world motivation, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

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